IPO Action: Three public issues set to open for subscription this week
Business | Updated: Apr 06, 2026
- Safety Controls & Devices IPO opens today, price band at Rs 75-80 per share
- Om Power Transmission to launch Rs 150-crore IPO on April 9
- Vivid Electromech to be the only company to debut this week
IFSCA cancels first broker-dealer licence in GIFT City as crackdown on non-compliant intermediaries intensifies
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- IFSCA cancels String AI's broker-dealer licence in GIFT City
- Cancellation after repeated non-compliance and rule breaches
- Regulator to tighten enforcement for all GIFT City intermediaries
Rooting for Keki Mistry to continue as chair of the board: HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- HDFC Bank CEO supports Keki Mistry as board chair beyond 3 months
- Mistry named interim chair after Chakraborty suddenly quit
- HDFC Bank posted a 9 percent rise in Q4 net profit
Buying a bigger house vs building a stronger investment portfolio: The financial trade-off explained
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Upgrading to a bigger home increases overall living expenses
- Higher housing costs reduce funds available for investments
- Balancing lifestyle upgrades with financial goals is essential
Too early to gauge impact of West Asia conflict, says ICICI Bank ED Sandeep Batra
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- ICICI Bank: West Asia conflict impact on banks unclear
- ICICI Bank maintains stable margins but future trends unclear
- Bank has enough buffer and will focus on risk management
Paying EMIs with debit card? Here’s how it affects your credit
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Debit card EMIs can hurt your credit score if seen as loans
- On-time EMIs build credit; missed payments lower your score
- Some debit card EMIs may not impact your credit score at all
Gold ETFs shine on Akshaya Tritiya as investors tap 60% one-year returns
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Gold ETFs delivered 60-63 percent returns in the past year
- Net inflows into gold ETFs reached $176.6 million in March 2026
- Investors urged to assess risks before investing in gold ETFs
Choosing lower EMI with longer loan tenure can cost far more than most borrowers realise
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Longer loan tenures mean higher total interest paid over time
- Lower EMIs can lead to prolonged debt and higher future risks
- Extra cash from lower EMIs is only useful if wisely invested
HDFC Bank makes changes to employee stock option plan in board meeting
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- HDFC Bank expands GNRC powers over RSUs in ESOP changes
- Maximum RSUs per employee raised to 50,000 from 30,000
- GNRC can now modify RSUs based on disciplinary proceedings
Digital Gold, ETF, or Jewellery: What works best for your money?
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Gold jewellery is costly and inefficient for investment returns
- Digital gold is convenient but lacks regulation and oversight
- Gold ETFs provide transparency, security, and efficient returns
Buying gold for safety can disappoint when it does not match the role you expect it to play
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Gold does not generate regular income like stocks or real estate
- Gold can stagnate for years, limiting capital growth
- Over-concentration in gold can hinder portfolio growth
Use your credit card smarter, not more: Simple habits that can lift your credit score
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Paying credit card bills on time boosts your credit score
- Keep card usage below 30 percent of your credit limit
- Consistent, responsible use builds a strong credit profile
Network18 Q4 revenue rises 9.7%; operating profit jumps to Rs 30 crore
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Network18 Q4 revenue up 9.7 percent to Rs 616 crore
- TV and digital news leadership retained with strong viewership
- Moneycontrol tops 1 million paid subscribers, expands offerings
Kelvinator activates 'Summer Paused' at Mumbai's Carter Road, targets young urban consumers with experiential play
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Kelvinator launches 'Summer Paused' AC campaign at Carter Road
- Live frozen performer dramatizes AC cooling in Mumbai heat
- Interactive events, Instagram tie-ins woo Gen Z, millennials
Cabinet clears Rs 12,980-crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to safeguard shipping amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- India unveils ₹12,980 cr Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
- Pool ensures affordable insurance for ships amid global crises
- Plan to cut dependence on foreign maritime risk insurers
US weighs tougher auto import rules to accelerate reshoring
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Trump administration mulls raising tariffs on US auto imports
- Officials consider stricter US parts requirements for imports
- No formal proposals yet; talks with Mexico set for April 20
HDFC Bank Q4 results: Net profit rises 9% to Rs 19,221 crore, declares Rs 13 final dividend
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- HDFC Bank Q4 net profit rises 9% to Rs 19,221 crore
- Final dividend of Rs 13 per share for FY26 announced
- Average deposits grew 12.8% to Rs 28.5 lakh crore in Q4
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold corrections are not warnings, they are opportunities for long-term investors
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Gold prices hit record highs, challenging Akshaya Tritiya buyers
- Gold ETFs: practical, low-cost alternative to jewelry
- Recent gold price dip seen as a long-term investment opportunity
YES Bank Q4 results: Net profit rises 45% to Rs 1,068 crore, ends FY26 with ROA of 1%
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- YES Bank Q4 net profit rises 45% to Rs 1,068 crore.
- Asset quality improves; one-time provision of Rs 341 crore made.
- SMBC becomes YES Bank's largest shareholder in FY26.
Petrol, diesel prices today, April 18: Any change in fuel rates today? Check latest prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged in major Indian cities
- Delhi petrol at Rs 94.77, Mumbai at Rs 103.49 per litre
- Fuel prices stable despite global crude oil market volatility
How AI is powering elections across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- AI drives India’s elections with hyperlocal voter outreach
- Parties deploy AI for content, translation, targeted outreach
- Growing alarm over deepfakes, misinformation, weak regulation
US extends waiver for some Russian oil trades to cool energy prices
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- US extends waiver for sale of Russian oil already at sea
- Waiver aims to ease energy market pressure amid global tensions
- Policy shift sparks criticism and concerns among US lawmakers
Over 73,000 jobs lost: What’s driving global tech layoffs in 2026
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Over 73,200 tech jobs cut globally in Q1 2026
- AI-driven restructuring triggers layoffs at US tech companies
- Cloud, software, and e-commerce sectors see most job losses
Gold jumps to one-month high as Iran says Hormuz completely open
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Gold hits 1-month high as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to traffic
- Weaker dollar and lower yields boost gold prices
- Ceasefire optimism lifts gold, silver, platinum, and palladium
Disney debuts giant screen brand for cinemas to rival Imax
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Disney launches Infinity Vision large-format screen certification
- Infinity Vision debuts with Avengers: Doomsday in December
- About 5,500 screens globally meet Infinity Vision standards
Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Meta to lay off about 8,000 employees in first wave on May 20
- Further layoffs planned later in 2024, details not finalized
- Layoffs linked to AI-driven efficiency and company restructuring
Mehul Telecom IPO sees healthy demand on day 1, subscribed over 3x
Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026
- Mehul Telecom IPO subscribed over 3.38 times on day 1
- Company to raise Rs 27.73 crore via IPO of 28.29 lakh shares
- Price band is Rs 96-98 per share
Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab to counter rain damage
Business | Updated: Apr 17, 2026
- Centre eases wheat procurement rules for Punjab after rains
- Lustre loss limit in wheat relaxed up to 70 percent statewide
- Shrivelled, broken grain limit for procurement now 15%
MSME loans to face higher stress from West Asia conflict: Crisil
Business | Updated: Apr 17, 2026
- MSME loans may see higher stress due to West Asia conflict
- MSME gross NPAs may climb to 3.4–3.6% this fiscal
- Government support expected to help contain MSME loan stress
Backup calling, direct voicemail features in smartphones originated in India: Samsung official
Business | Updated: Apr 17, 2026
- Backup calling and direct voicemail features originated in India
- SRI Noida team built AI, privacy, and call screening features
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series is manufactured at Noida plant in India